Peruvian groundcherry vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and tempeh
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, tempeh has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 32% more.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Tempeh.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1133.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +170% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +565% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +795% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.56mg | 62% | |
Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 20.29g | 37% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 266mg | 32% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.358mg | 24% |
Iron | 1mg | 2.7mg | 21% |
Magnesium | 81mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 10.8g | 16% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Potassium | 412mg | 12% | |
Saturated fat | 2.539g | 12% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 111mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 10% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 8% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 192kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 2.64mg | 1% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 7.64g | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.64g | N/A |
Sodium | 9mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +43.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +967.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1442.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +102.5% |